2008 Lexus RX for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Lexus RX for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2008 Lexus RX specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | Automatic (CVT) | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Hybrid (gas) | Hybrid (gas) | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 221 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $14.57 | $20.65 | $21.70 |
2008 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 | 27 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 25 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 30 | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,300 | US$3,300 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $2,914 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Lexus RX
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 253 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control (38), unknown or other (35) and structure (34). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V396000 | 2013-09-04 | hybrid propulsion system: inverter | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2008 Lexus RX
No 2008 Lexus RX is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2008 Lexus RX is a big decision; here is the information we have.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The figures, translated
Its 3.3L 6-cylinder hybrid drives through an automatic (CVT). It is a hybrid: the battery charges itself as you drive and brake, so there is nothing to plug in. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
Its combined rating is 9.4 L/100 km, which means roughly 28 litres for 300 km. In energy, every 100 km costs about $14.57 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. Families, skiers and anyone with bulky luggage.
Inside and out
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Try before you buy
Rent the RX for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent first, buy later: a week with the RX answers the big questions. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$3,300 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel.
Your move
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Lexus RX from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Lexus RX for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Lexus RX
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Lexus RX?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Lexus RX before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Lexus RX have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Lexus RX cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,300 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.